Is this permit for an existing security alarm system?
If you already have a security alarm system but you do not have a permit, you will have to pay for your permit at the end of the application process.
Is this permit for a new security alarm system?
If your security alarm system has been newly installed, your alarm company may have either included the permit fee in your installation fee, or collected a separate payment from you. If the alarm company gave you a permit number, you will not have to pay at the end of the application process.
Security alarm permits for laneway houses
If your laneway house and main house share the same security alarm system and address, you only need one security alarm permit.
Permit fees
| Permit type | Fee per year |
|---|---|
| Residential | $17.55 |
| Small business or commercial Less than 140 m² (1,507 ft²) of floor area protected by a security alarm system |
$29.25 |
| Large business or commercial 140 m² (1,507 ft²) or greater of floor area protected by a security alarm system |
$58.50 |
Permit fees are non-refundable.